Convert Homer (Biblical) to Peck (US)
Please provide values below to convert Homer (Biblical) [homer] to Peck (US) [pk (US)], or Convert Peck (US) to Homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Peck (Us)
1 homer = 24.9722820674502 pk (US)
Example: convert 15 homer to pk (US):
15 homer = 15 × 24.9722820674502 pk (US) = 374.584231011753 pk (US)
Homer (Biblical) to Peck (Us) Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement used primarily for measuring grain and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
Originating from biblical times, the homer was used in ancient Israel and surrounding regions. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and was a standard measure for large quantities of dry goods in ancient Hebrew culture.
Current Use
Today, the homer is largely obsolete and not used in modern measurement systems. It is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with its value often referenced in historical and religious studies.
Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.